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516 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Mar 14, 2022. Looking for a new front diff seal as mine looks like it's leaking pretty good. So far only finding seal kits that's are nearly $100 which seems absurd and technically I only need the input shaft seal. Does anyone know the part number for that, hoping to find on Amazon but maybe it's a dealer only ...25. Location. Wyoming. Vehicles. F150 Powerboost. Oct 24, 2022. Thread starter. #1. Just rolled 7,629 miles. Crawled under the truck for an oil change and saw oil …Another differential leak could be at the pinion seal. There is a yoke at the front side of the differential, and the surrounding seal can wear out over time. In order to replace the seal, you have to dislodge the yoke and pry out the seal. After that, place a new seal and then attach the yoke to its components. ...Amazingly it does not take but a small amount, a few drops will do id many cases, of oil to appear as a major leak. Oil spreads and soaks, and if it was blowing back onto you diff and axle tubes from the front engine area the whole of you trip I'm surprised it doesn't look worse than what's indicated in your photos. Option b)Hunterworks. 4027 posts · Joined 2008. #6 · Aug 11, 2011. Push the clips on the end caps off on the diff side of the yoke and push the joint one direction to remove the cap then the other to remove the other cap then it can be removed.Mis-diagnosed differential leak. So I took my 2012 CTS Wagon to my local Cadillac dealership for a full synthetic oil change. The service writer calls me and tells me that the differential is leaking profusely at the right axle seal. Not believing this due to no evidence of any leaks in my garage, I took it home and looked at it myself.The rear differential in my truck (9.25") is leaking ever since I opened it to change my rear wheel bearings and seals. I used a Felpro gasket instead of RTV and I've noticed a puddle underneath the diff and even noticed a dripping bead of diff fluid. I did the job ~two weeks ago and ~ a week ago I went back and tightened the bolts again ...159 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Apr 8, 2012. Ok so i changed my oil today and as I was crawling under my baby i noticed that the front Diff was "wet". Not sure where its leaking from yet. Looks to be leaking from where the Boot bolts into the Diff. Attached pics isn't from my truck found it online. But gives you an idea where i think its leaking.davran. Junior User. Thread Starter. Join Date: Jun 2015. Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Posts: 75. Likes: 0. Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts. Front diff …30 posts · Joined 2009. #6 · Apr 4, 2010. Its a simple fix. New seal is less than 20 bucks, Front shaft is easy to take off. One bolt on engine side and one in other end. The seal is on the outside, just a press fit.Drain the oil , pull the shaft, pull the seal, install new one. Deansouty500.I'm not a pro-wrench, but the differentials have vent breathers to relieve excess pressure. It's hard to significantly over-fill the AAM diff, as it should start pouring out of the fill hole. However, sometimes the axle breathers get plugged, which can cause excessive pressure, then a leak (or at least I've been told).I found out today I have a front diff leak as well. Local shop initially thought I had a coolant leak, took it to Ford for pressure test and no coolant leak. They did find a small transfer case leak. Took it in today to get that fixed and I actually have a small front diff leak. 2021 badlands 2.7 with a little over 10K miles on it.144. Oct 19, 2012. #13. I recommend checking the level frequently, after my experience I realise that the amount of Oil in the front diff is marginal, given that the back diff does the same work because its permanent 4wd then an oil capacity roughly 1/3 of the rear diff is really asking the oil to work hard. The position under the engine next ...Here is a video on how to remove the front differential seal without having to buy a new one for $35.00. i needed the front input shaft out of this diff to r...I suggest that you check to see if the plug is tight. If it is tight, get a new gasket and swap it out. You will lose a little fluid and make a mess, so be sure to have a quart bottle of new oil to top it up. The fill port is on the left side, higher up (see pic below). If I recall correctly, the hex is a 17 mm.There are 2 leak related TSB's for 08's: T-SB-0335-08 (ATF Leak from Transfer Case) Some customers may complain about a red fluid leaking from the transfer case vent on top of the transfer case or between the transfer case and transaxle. The root cause of this issue is related to damage to an O-ring during the transfer case assembly process ...In this video I show you how to change out a leaking pinion seal on my Dana 30 in my TJ. This process applies to many different axles on many different makes...#1 · Jan 25, 2023. When I swapped my engine last year, I left the driveshaft connected when I dropped it out and did the swap on the ground. The diff seal was bone dry but I moved …The axle seal connects the axle the transmission and keeps the transmission fluid from leaking. Depending on the size of the leak, it may be okay to drive with a leaking axle seal, but not for very long. Common Causes The most common cause of a leaking axle seal is improper axle installation or removal but the axle seal can also wear out over time.My 2005 TACOMA, double cab, 4wd sport had the drimark52 Discussion starter. 90 posts · Joined 201 - The 2004 X3 2.5i front diff is 3.91 type. Found one online with only 71K miles for $450. New is $1800 at dealer. The front diff is 42 lbs w/o oil, this job is best done with a helper, and floor jack to lift the front diff. - The front diff PN for 2.5i auto is 31507523651. Most junk yards use Hollander part numbering system and there is some ...FYI, when replacing axle seals of this type, you often need to replace the axle bearing at the same time. Be prepared for this eventuality should you find you have a leaking axle seal. If you find that your leak is in the front of the differential where the axle joins the assembly, it’s likely your pinion seal is leaking. Nov 10, 2016 · Using an impact wrench or star wrench, remove the wh 144. Oct 19, 2012. #13. I recommend checking the level frequently, after my experience I realise that the amount of Oil in the front diff is marginal, given that the back diff does the same work because its permanent 4wd then an oil capacity roughly 1/3 of the rear diff is really asking the oil to work hard. The position under the engine next ... Jan 7, 2008 · 1354 posts · Joined 2007. #

Remove the axles. Remove the 4 bolts holding the diff to the frame. Unplug the wiring harness connected to diff. Unplug the breather hose on top of the diff. Now the tricky part. There is a pin holding the drive shaft to the shaft coming out of the diff. An air hammer is almost a must to get this thing out and back in.Jul 21, 2021 · Some of the common symptoms of a bad differential include abnormal noises from the drive axle, fluid leaks, and differential fluid contaminated with metal. Low or contaminated fluid, mismatched tires, and severely worn u-joints are some common causes of a bad differential. Contentshide. 1.Using an impact wrench or star wrench, remove the wheel and tire on the axle that has the leaking differential output shaft then place the wheel aside for now. Step 3: Preparing the axle for removal: In most cases, you'll have to remove the axle from the differential in order to replace the differential outer seal.Rear Diff Leak - 71K mi - 2013 3.6 Bought the car Saturday, noticed drops today. Most of the oil seems to be along the bottom of the diff along gasket line, the cross member, and the two mount points the diff mounts to on said member. Top of diff and breather valve seem dry. I hit the whole...Normal torque split for the front is only 30%. As a test you could disable the transfer case actuator thereby disabling power to the front differential to see if fluid continues to leak out. At least then you'd know the fluid leak is all the time and not only when the differential is being torqued.

Symptoms of a Rear Differential Leak. A rear differential leak is a serious issue that can cause extensive damage to your vehicle. If you notice fluid leaking from the bottom of your car, it may indicate a problem with your rear differential. Knowing the symptoms and signs of this type of leak will help you quickly identify and address the issue.2017 XT Touring US model. At 94,000 miles, and 4 years and 45,000 miles after differential fluid changes front and rear, this is what my front differential looks like today, with a thin dark film of oiliness across the bottom of the differential. It's not wet or slippery, and I've noticed no drips on the pavement.2828 posts · Joined 2007. #5 · Sep 1, 2014. There isn't a traditional axle C-clip in there. Rather a snap ring like on FWD cars. Gotta get a slide hammer bolted to that flange. ROOtS: 93 2500 4x4 rclb. 5 spd 97-up block with intake off/ IP off the 93, IP turned up, timing advanced slightly, manual waste gate running about 14psi through a gm-8 ...…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. La Mirada, CA. Year, Model & Trim Level. '97 Mounty. Possible cause: Some of the Warning Indications of a Front Diff Leak are Listed Below. Front Diff Lea.